Rotary Run Charity Classic: Signup to Volunteer!

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

👉 SIGN UP HERE

Thank you!

Hope to see you there!

👟 Shoe Drive: Help Students in Tanzania!

The O’Brien School in Northern Tanzania, Africa are in desperate need for any gently used close toed shoes for the student to wear to school. Shoes are required for school, and many students don't have a pair. 

All children and adult sized shoes are welcome!

👉 Collection runs now through October 9th.

Please have your student drop off the shoes in the front lobby of CHMS. 

Please see the school's website for more information: https://www.obrienschool.org/school

Thank you,

The Peer Leadership Club
Jenny Steinhebel Co-Sponsor
Mindy Bilia Co-Sponsor

Save the Date! CHMS Happy Hour at The Open Door - 10/14

Eagles Parents, join us for a fun evening! 

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
🕞 6:30pm 
📍 The Open Door in Clarendon Hills

Bring friends and enjoy drinks and snacks. 

Can’t make the 6:30pm event? Swing by any time that day to stock up on drinks and snacks and mention CHMS at checkout.

The Open Door will generously donate 10% of sales back to CHMS!

🩺 Message from the Nurse

Flu season is near. 

👉 Please take a moment to read the flu-guide for parents. 

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Mary Youngman
CHMS Nurse

Dinner Bell: Raising Cane's this Tuesday, 9/15

Join the PTO at Raising Cane's for a CHMS Dinner Bell!

🗓️ Tuesday September 15th 
🕕 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
📍 63rd in Westmont

Raising Cane's will donate 15% of your order to the CHMS PTO when you mention the CHMS PTO, or use online ordering code RCFUND96.

Hope to see you there!

8th Grade Stock the Lounge!

Calling all 8th Grade Parents!

Let's show our amazing teachers how appreciative we are by stocking their school lounges with drinks and snacks! 

All items will be shipped directly to the school; no further work on your part.

Please place orders by Friday, September 18th.

👉 CLICK HERE to access the Amazon Wish List.

Thank you for supporting CHMS!

🏀 Girls' Basketball Tryouts

7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball tryouts coming soon!

🗓️ Friday, September 25
🗓️ Monday, September 28
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 CHMS Gym

All interested students must attend at least one day of tryouts to be considered for the team. While attending only one day is the minimum requirement, we strongly recommend and encourage attendance both days. Attending both sessions will give the girls the best opportunity to showcase their skills and abilities. 

Please remember that in order to try out, students must have a completed physical on file with Mary Youngman, the school nurse. 

Questions? Please contact the coaches:

• 7th grade coach: Jen Scheuerman - jscheuerman@d181.org
• 8th grade coach: Mike Piper - mpiper@d181.org.

Hope to see you on the court! 🏀

Rotary Run Mascot Runner Needed!

The PTO is looking for a volunteer to represent CHMS in our the annual Rotary Run Mascot Race!

Volunteer can be in middle school, high school, or an adult - you just have to be able to safely run in an eagle costume.

 

Rotary Run is Sunday, October 4th

 

• Schedule: Mascots report near the Community House tennis courts at 9:15 AM for group photos. The race is scheduled for 9:45 AM. They should be completely done by 9:55 AM.

• Costumes & Preparation: Kids can get dressed in their mascot costume in the Community House any time! They can also bring the costume to the parking lot to get dressed in their costumes.

• Course: The Mascot race is about one block long. It’s approximately a 10-yard dash located at the Rotary Run finish line, starting at the tennis courts.

👉  PLEASE EMAIL Corri Natarelli (corrine.natarelli@gmail.com), or 

👉  SIGN UP HERE on the volunteer sheet if you've interested!

Thank you all for your help and support for this great event! It’s super fun and pretty quick.

Best of the Nest! - Ms. Nadia Viken

Dear wonderful CHMS Families,

As you may recall, our amazing PTO sponsors our staff appreciation award, the “Best of the Nest” with a premium parking spot for the winner!

Staff members nominate each other based on: Who has inspired you?, Who is making you a better staff member?, Who is making your day more enjoyable?, Who is doing great things for kids?, Who is consistently in your corner?, Who is implementing innovative strategies in the building?

This award continues to demonstrate the inspiring, kind, and giving staff we have here at CHMS. The incredible words that are written toward each other in response to the thoughtful actions taken are inspirational.

This month, Ms. Nadia Viken (Resource Teacher) was our lucky winner!

Here are a few of the kind words from her colleagues:

"Nadia is a total rockstar this year! I see her interact with the sixth graders daily and she is so supportive of them and pushes them to be their best!"

"Nadia has been working so hard to help our 6th graders become successful in middle school. She has been a great partner to tag team with on all of the moving pieces related to our students' needs. I'm grateful she is always willing to step up and help out."

"Nadia is such an asset on the 6th grade team! She works to make sure every student has what they need and always checks in with her colleagues to see how she can help. She always has a plan and is willing to do anything to help even when she is overwhelmed. We are so lucky!!"

Congratulations again to Ms. Viken!

Dr. Levi Brown
Principal, Clarendon Hills Middle School

HPL Junior Advisory Board Offering Free Tutoring!

Looking for extra academic support?

The Hinsdale Public Library Junior Advisory Board offers free tutoring for students.

Be sure to check out this great resource for middle school students!